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The Tomasso Starace Quintet

Wade Street Church Hall, Lichfield

Monday February 11th 8.30pm

Lichfield Arts opens its Spring Jazz season with an outstanding concert featuring the star-studded Tomasso Starace Quintet playing the music of Michael Petrucciani.

Tomasso needs little introduction to his Lichfield fans having played the Guildhall and also the Jazz & Blues Festival in recent years.

Beside Tomasso on Saxes will be outstanding trumpeter Damon Brown plus a brilliant rhythm section of Lawrence Cottle bass, Chris Nichols drums and Italian star pianist Michele Di Toro.They will re-create the unique energy of Petrucciani’s creative music with virtuoso playing, matched by a hard-bop style, creating swinging, melodic jazz with a great vibe.

A Lichfield Arts spokesman said “We are extremely fortunate to have such an outstanding band play at this intimate venue - it will be night to savour“.

The concert starts at 8.30pm. Tickets are available online at www.lichfieldarts.org.uk or telephone the box office on 01543-262223

10th February | Jazz-a–Matazz | Coventry

Richard Exall (below) & Amy Roberts (above) are playing Jazz-a-Matazz at the Westwood Heath Club, Westwood Heath Road, Coventry, CV4 8GP on Sunday 10th February. For more on this and other events go to www.jazzamatazz.org.uk

We have a good start to the New year with plenty of Jazz venues for you too visit. Please make a new years resolution to support our musicians, if the Venues don’t get the support, they wont be able to carry on.

If like me you feel it’s important to get youth involved in Jazz music, make a trip to The Trumpet on Feb 14th and give Quick Time, some encouragement. Quick Time area Trad Jazz band from Telford comprising of 7 musicians, many are young musicians playing with the schools nationally acclaimed big bands.

Steve Big-Man Clayton (left) GB tour in February 2013, see gig list in listings and the original line-up of „Big Man Clayton & The 44’s“ will be performing for one night only at The Adam & Eve, Bradford Street, Birmingham, on Saturday Feb. 16th, to celebrate 20 years since the release of their first CD,“Can´t Stop The Boogie“. NOT TO BE MISSED !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Many of you have asked me what has happened to “Birmingham Jazz” they are still promoting Contemporary Jazz in local venues, As well as gigs with nationally known bands they are continuing with their new regular Club Nights featuring local bands.

At all Club Nights entry is free to members and there will be a range of activities not just the live band. For non-members it will be £3 with all the proceeds going to the band. Eat and Listen At both the Red Lion and the Barton Arms good food and drink is available before and during all Birmingham Jazz gigs and Club Nights

Kinda Dukish (above) 10th anniversary gig on Sunday 24th Feb. at Tascos Club Stirchley B30 2PR

Mike Fletcher started his full 16 piece big band,in 2003 because he was a big fan of Duke Ellington and had collected a couple of dozen Ellington charts, he now has over 100 charts from 1920s to the 1970s, they are Ellington’s (and Billy Strayhorn’s) own arrangements transcribed from the recordings The February gig marks the band’s first ten years, and they have only just started.

A note for your diary BRUM JAZZ & BLUES FESTIVAL. The 29th year of the Festival will take place from July 5 to 14 in venues across the City and the region with almost all of the 170 performances free to the public.

Look out for new CD by Brownfield Byrne Quintet! available soon

Stella

AT LONG LAST....

...IT'S ARRIVED!!

John Dunmore is delighted to announce that the bands long awaited DVD recording is here! It was filmed during the queen's jubilee celebration in Weedon, Northants and runs for approx 2hrs (see outer for track listings).

If you would like a copy of this limited edition disc please send your cheque payable to John Dunmore for £22 (to include p&p) along with your full name & address to Sable Finance Co, PO Box 198, Northampton, NN6 9ZG

The Ann Duggan Band...

                ...are an eclectic mix of Blue Collar Blues, Country & Jazz all wrapped up in in their own original musical style.

Don't miss this stunning and entertaining band of musicians performing on:

• Mon 11th March 2013 The Crescent Theatre Sheepcote st.B16 8AE

www.annduggan.co.uk
annieduggan@netscape.net
enquiries contact 07989677225

JAZZ / FUNK JAM 3:00PM - 7PM ON LAST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH THE FOX INN THE VILLAGE PUB IN LUTTERWORTH TOWN

A friendly warm and traditional Pub. The Fox offers many features to suit all tastes.Whether you’re relaxing in the Award Winning Garden, enjoying events in the Den or Marquee. Or simply sampling the extensive range of Real Ales, lagers, Award Winning ciders Bottle Beers.

THE FOX INN, 34 RUGBY RD LUTTERWORTH LE17 4BN
01455 550935 CAMRA SUMMER PUB OF THE YEAR 2011
AWARD WINNING GARDEN 2011& 2012
OPENING TIMES: MONDAY 5PM TO 1AM.
TUESDAY THRU SUNDAY 12 NOON TO 1 AM
KEN, PAT & SIMON WISH YOU A WARM WELCOME

SHREWSBURY JAZZ WEEKEND

@ THE MERCURE ALBRIGHTON HALL HOTEL & SPA

Friday 17th to Monday 20th May - 2013
Nestled beside an ornamental lake in 15 acres of gardens, this exquisite 4-star country house hotel offers superb comfort, cuisine and relaxation in the heart of the Shropshire countryside. Spa, heated pool, sauna, steam room etc. Free hotel parking. Close to the park & ride for Shrewsbury.

Jazz each evening in the splendid ballroom from Slide by Slide with Richard Leach and Kevin Grenfell, The Old Fashioned Love Band, Denise and Tony Lawrence, The Phoenix Jazzmen.

Friday dinner to Monday breakfast – only £215 per person.
To book tel; 01939 – 291000 (Monday to Friday) 9am to 5pm.

LATEST GIG NEWS:

The Tomasso Starace Quintet are playing at Wade Street Church Hall, Lichfield on Monday February 11th 8.30pm.

Interplay are playing @:

• Tuesday February 12th Spa Jazz @ The Clarendon, LeamingtonCV32 4RZ 8pm
• Thursday February 21st Chesterfield Jazz Club Chester Street, Chesterfield S40 1DL 8.00pm
   
  

"The John Dunmore New Orleans Jazz And Boogie Band"

As of Feb 3rd 2013 they are moving their band to "The George" Watling Street. Kilsby.CV23 8YE. It’s the 1st Sunday in every month 1.00--4.00pm and free admission.

Tel: 01788 822 229. www.thegeorgekilsby.co.uk

WEDNESDAY 9TH JAN STRATFORD JAZZ KICK OFF THEIR WEDNESDAY NIGHTS WITH ALAN BARNES/CHRIS BOWDEN QUINTET

Alan is also playing at Upton On Severn jan 18th, at “Friends Of Upton” Alan Barnes Quintet inc. Art Themen, David Newton, Andy Cleyndert and Steve Brown.

Chris Bowden will play the Corner Pocket Club in Coventry on Tuesday 8th December (LATE ADDITION TO LISTINGS)

Plenty of music for your Christmas entertainment, If you turn up with your copy of Jazz West Midlands to “The Steve King Big Band annual Christmas concert on Sunday lunchtime 16th December admission will be only £6.00!” see their advert.

Chung Ying Gardens are continuing their Friday and Saturday jazz nights till 22nd Dec. excellent music, excellent food. Waterworks are having a Jazz Reunion on Dec. 8th RIP Peter Hassan, Trombonist and artist, who sadly died on 3/11/12.

Festival Dates for your 2013 diary:

• Keswick Jazz Festival (9th May – 12th)
• Solihull Jazz & Blues Festival (May 24th to 27th)
• Wiltshire Jazz Festival (June 9th)
• Upton Jazz Festival (28th to 30th June)
• 29th Birmingham International Jazz & Blues Festival (July 5th to 14th),
• Wigan International Jazz Festival (July 12th to 15th)
• Marlborough Jazz Festival (19th, 20th, 21st July)
• Twinwood Music and Dance Festival (24th, 25th, 26th August) Bude (27th – 30th August)

I wish you all a Merry Christmas and a very happy New Year

Stella

The Ann Duggan Band...

                ...are an eclectic mix of Blue Collar Blues, Country & Jazz all wrapped up in in their own original musical style.

Don't miss this stunning and entertaining band of musicians performing on:

• Thurs 20th of December 2012 The Tower of Song Cotteridge
  

• Sun 20th January 2013 The Prince of Wales
  

• Mon 11th March 2013 The Crescent Theatre Sheepcote st.B16 8AE

www.annduggan.co.uk
annieduggan@netscape.net
enquiries contact 07989677225

The Steve King Big Band will be performing their annual Christmas concert on Sunday lunchtime 16th December at 12.30pm.

If you like your Yuletide favourites with a sprinkling of Stan Kenton, Tom Kubis, Gordon Goodwin etc get along to Halesowen Members Club for a show that is always a highlight of the bands calendar. The band will be joined by top American vocalist Lynn Dawes for some festive favourites. Tickets are available on the door at £7.00 or, if you turn up with your copy of Jazz West Midlands, admission will be only £6.00!

JAZZ / FUNK JAM 3:00PM - 7PM ON LAST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH THE FOX INN THE VILLAGE PUB IN LUTTERWORTH TOWN

A friendly warm and traditional Pub. The Fox offers many features to suit all tastes.Whether you’re relaxing in the Award Winning Garden, enjoying events in the Den or Marquee. Or simply sampling the extensive range of Real Ales, lagers, Award Winning ciders Bottle Beers.

THE FOX INN, 34 RUGBY RD LUTTERWORTH LE17 4BN
01455 550935 CAMRA SUMMER PUB OF THE YEAR 2011
AWARD WINNING GARDEN 2011& 2012
OPENING TIMES: MONDAY 5PM TO 1AM.
TUESDAY THRU SUNDAY 12 NOON TO 1 AM
KEN, PAT & SIMON WISH YOU A WARM WELCOME

SHREWSBURY JAZZ WEEKEND

@ THE MERCURE ALBRIGHTON HALL HOTEL & SPA

Friday 17th to Monday 20th May - 2013
Nestled beside an ornamental lake in 15 acres of gardens, this exquisite 4-star country house hotel offers superb comfort, cuisine and relaxation in the heart of the Shropshire countryside. Spa, heated pool, sauna, steam room etc. Free hotel parking. Close to the park & ride for Shrewsbury.

Jazz each evening in the splendid ballroom from Slide by Slide with Richard Leach and Kevin Grenfell, The Old Fashioned Love Band, Denise and Tony Lawrence, The Phoenix Jazzmen.

Friday dinner to Monday breakfast – only £215 per person.
To book tel; 01939 – 291000 (Monday to Friday) 9am to 5pm.

The JB Jazz and Blues Band would like to wish all of our friends in the West Midlands and everywhere we play A very Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy and swinging 2013. We look forward to seeing you all soon.
Telephone 01452 862328 or 07798 700202. Web Site www.jbjazzandblues.co.uk.

RUSS ESCRITT - JAZZ PHOTOGRAPHER

The passing of Jazz photographer Russ Escritt is sad news for all Jazz lovers across the region . Russ produced many iconic images of local, national and international Jazz musicians who played at venues across the region. One particular favourite of mine was a black and white photo of legendary Blue Notes pianist Sam Brown at the Bear Tavern back in the 1990s.

Russ shot a huge body of work at Andy Hamilton’s Jazz at the Bear and later at the Bearwood Corks Club and in many ways, that Russ should die in the same year as Andy Hamilton, marks the end of an era. However for myself and many others they both live on in the photo Russ took of Andy at the Corks which now looks down on proceedings at the club from the left of the stage. I was deeply flattered that he should like this crafty photo I sneakily took of him at the Symphony Hall.

Deepest sympathy goes out to his wife Jenny and to all his family and friends.

More tributes to Russ appear on The Jazz Breakfast and on the Flickr site of Garry Corbett, friend and fellow Jazz photographer who took this photo.

The Funeral Service will on Wednesday 28th November be at the Sandwell Valley Crematorium, Newton Road, West Bromwich, B71 3SX at 12.15pm and a reception will follow at the Symphony Hall Leve 4 Foyer Bar, time 1.30 to 3.30pm

Books of Russ’s photography can be purchased on Blurb. They’re well worth getting.

Dick Jones

LATEST GIG NEWS:

• Soweto Kinch has confirmed as the Star Attraction for the launch night of the “Silvershine Jazz Club” at Bearwood Corks Club on Thursday 20th December. The gig will be a very special Xmas Jam Night wth a galaxy of guests to mark the re-branding of Andy Hamilton’s “Jazz Every Thursday”. The website has already been re-vamped, and, yes, the beat goes on...
   
• Apex Jazz and Swing play The Harp Jazz Club, Albrighton Shropshire on Sunday 20th of Jan 1pm lunch. This gig missed the listings in our printed magazine.

CHUNG YING GARDENS

is a new regular City Centre venue for live music, in Birmingham’s China Town. It will bring you live Jazz and blues every Friday and Saturday from October 26th to Mid December.

Acts include Tipitina (above), Roy Forbes, Will Johns Band and Ricky Cool & the Hoola Boola Boys (all below). Please note; this is the Chung Ying Gardens in Thorp Street - NOT the one in Wrottesley Street.

I must apologies for the errors in last months magazine, 4 Oakes Big Band especially there was more than one error and I do apologies most sincerely.

Remi Harris is an exciting young guitarist from the UK. He is regarded as one of the UK’s top Gypsy Jazz Guitarists and has played with the likes of John Etheridge, Gary Potter and Tina May. You can see him this month at Worcester Jazz Club and The Trumpet, Bilsdon.

The Trumpet Bilsdon, with jazz 8 times a week, there’s something for everyone. November sees a return visit by Ben Holder. For those with a leaning towards the more Trad Jazz, there’s a second visit from the New Charleston Footwarmers, who went down so well on their first appearance at The Trumpet.

Corks Club is being rebranded as Silvershine Jazz Club after the best selling album by their founder Andy Hamilton MBE

Of course there’s lots more - We also have an exciting new venue to visit in the city centre. Chung Ying Garden, restaurant China Town. They will be hosing live music on Friday and Saturday nights. till Mid December.

If they get the support they will continue in the new year. This is so important for local music, a decent restaurant, no additional admission cost other than the meal and drinks, and a regular City Centre spot for jazz.

Enjoy !!

Stella

New departure for trumpet and tenor duo Jamie Brownfield and Liam Byrne.

The once bebop purists have now turned their attentions to earlier jazz styles taking inspiration from Bix and Tram rather than Bird and Dizzy. Their new band, the Hot 6, play the kind of jazz that really swings and doesn’t give you a headache. Featuring a rhythm section including such luminaries as Tom Kincaid, Andy Hulme, Jim Swinnerton and Jack Cotterill, they play classic jazz, as in everything from New Orleans through the tin pan alley classics, the swing era, and mainstream jazz recalling the classic small groups of the 1930’s.

Jamie has a prodigiously broad style running the gamut of jazz trumpet while Liam has a growing reputation as a torchbearer of the jazz tenor saxophone tradition, inspired by the likes of Lester Young and Coleman Hawkins. Tom is one of the UK’s foremost jazz pianists with an infectious style in the mould of Errol Garner and Oscar Peterson, and Andy’s playing reflects the roots of jazz guitar, echoing Charlie Christian and Freddy Green.

The band is completed by Jim and Jack’s energetic rhythm playing.

Approaching traditional jazz with an open-mind and with an emphasis on quality and a genuine respect for the tradition, the Brownfield Byrne Hot 6 hope to keep this art form alive and intact well into the future.

Update On The Future of Stratford Jazz

In 2013 Stratford Jazz will be on Wednesday evenings, fortnightly. on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month.

Commencing on Wednesday 9th January 2013, with Alan Barnes, Chris Bowden and the Tom Hill Trio, These will be evening gigs starting at 8pm.

Sun 25 Nov - Ray Butcher Quintet - Stratford jazz; Ray Butcher (t) Casey Greene (reeds) André Bassing (p) Smudge (b) Miles Levin (d)

The band swings like mad with a mixture of familiar jazz classics interspersed with some of Ray’s original tunes. This sterling line-up produces exhilarating jazz of the highest quality, worthy exponents of the best of Midlands jazz.

JB Jazz & Blues Band performing at Jazz-A-Matazz...

...formerly Westwood Jazz, Westwood Heath Club & Reading Room, Westwood Heath Road Coventry, CV4 8GP Sunday 18th November

November Features will be coming shortly with news of a new Jazz Night at Chung Ying Garden Restaurant in Birmingham's Chinese Quarter (that's the one in Thorp Street - not Wrottesley Street!) - That's Debbie Jones of Tipitina (one of the bands playing there) on the right.

There will also be news of Jamie Brownfield and Liam Byrne, an update on Stratord Jazz, JB Jazz & Blues, the rebranding of the Thursday night Jazz at Bearwood Corks Club as the Slivershine Jazz Club and more.

We've got the November Listings up in plenty of time and, of course, you can still access the October Listings, so you don't have to miss a thing!

Sticky Wicket
and his 9 Piece Swing Orchestra

Saturday 3rd November
@ Huntingdon Hall

THE JAZZ IS BACK...

...AT BEARWOOD CORKS CLUB

Jazz returned to Bearwood Corks Club on Thursday 13th September with The Blue Notes plus special guests Graeme Hamilton (right) and Steve Ajao.

The following week vibes player Julian Powell brought his “Collective” of young musicians which featured his ‘Rock Star’ brother Gary Powell (Libertines and Dirty Pretty Things). Both nights were packed and there was a wonderful vibe. The club is still putting their Autumn programme together, but with the Steve Ajao Quartet kicking off October and more of The Blue Notes with some very special guests in the offing things are looking up.

Even with an admission charge, Social Club prices behind the bar make the Jazz at Bearwood Corks Club a highly affordable night ou72.

The Jazz night is being rebranded as the Silvershine Jazz Club in honour of their founder Andy Hamilton MBE

There is some excellent jazz on offer during October.

Dame Cleo Laine is 85 on October 28th. Jazz Matters are holding a special concert Sunday Lunch time to celebrate at The Stables Theatre Ltd. Stockwell Lane, Wavendon Milton Keynes MK17 8LU. Box Office - 01908 280800

The 10th William Shakespeare Jazz ‘n’ Swing Festival – 24th – 26th November. Drummin’ man, John Petters brings his galaxy of stars to the Stratford Holiday Inn Hotel for another explosive session of hot music.

Something for everyone will be on offer - from hot classic jazz, New Orleans Revival, Swing and the American Songbook.

Stratford Jazz gigs: Are now able to firm up on the future arrangements for Wednesday evenings, fortnightly.

Commencing on Wednesday 9th January 2013, when Alan Barnes and Chris Bowden front the Tom Hill trio, gigs will be held fortnightly, on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month. These will be evening gigs starting at 8pm. Like many jazz clubs in these recessionary times they are finding it very tough to attract the numbers they would wish for. The venue is much admired and the owner is very supportive, all they need is more jazz fans each gig to secure a bright future. Sunday nights continue with some excellent gigs to offer during 2012.

Tamworth Mainstream & Modern Jazz Club. The sad news is that Ken Mosson passed away on Friday August 31st 2012. Ken got into Jazz in his early years in both Birmingham and London. He was a member of the legendary Club 11and witnessed the burgeoning careers of Jonny Dankworth and Tubby Hayes. Many eminent musicians from his early days, performed at Borehall Manor.

He was also equally keen on Promoting young talent. He will be sadly missed by all who new him.

The Jack Daniels Big Band continues to develop its swing repertoire from Ellington, Basie through to Kubis, Mantooth and Goodwin. American song . You can catch JDBB latest sounds and songs at the Moat House Inn, Coughton, Alcester on Friday 30 November 8pm.

If you’ve been keeping an eye on theon-going development of the British,particularly the London jazz scene in the last few years you will have picked up on Zara McFarlane. Emerging through a Popular Music Performance course at Thames Valley followed by Jazz Studies at The Guildhall, she has worked with Denys Baptiste, Soweto Kinch, the Jazz Jamaica All Starsand South African jazz icon Hugh Masekela. A fine original song writer as well as singer. Rugby, Lawrence Sheriff School, Saturday November 24th

Keep Jazzin’ !!

Stella

Friends of the Upton Jazz Festival Present

The Charleston Chasers
on Oct 12th

The Charleston Chasers, a ten-piece band who are led by percussionist and vocalist Debbie Arthurs, play hot vintage music like you have never heard before! The Chasers, formed in 1987, are the spearhead band for music from the Art Deco era, so it was no surprise when they were chosen to play at the launch party for the Art Deco Exhibition at London’s Victoria and Albert Museum. Some 800 invited guests were returned to the great age of artistic and musical creativity and, to great acclaim, The Chasers drove new life into old numbers.

In Association with Stratford Music Festival
STRATFORD JAZZ PRESENTS

Sun 14 Oct, 8pm - The Magic Hat Ensemble - £12

Steve Chadwick — trumpet/cornet, Andrzej Baranek - keyboard, Tony Ormesher - guitar, Nick Blacka - double bass, Rob Turner - drums

The reputation of this virtuoso quintet has steadily grown through their inventive re-workings of classic jazz material adding a youthful energy and drive which gives familiar tunes a completely different slant. They are renowned for employing the use of metric modulations, odd time signatures and blistering solos to create epic and exciting arrangements.

"Pulsating post bop given a refreshing boot up the behind....a dynamic and hugely listenable band worth catching live." - Jazzwise

Wednesday 17 Oct, 8pm - Alan Barnes/David Newton Duo - £12

Dave Newton (keys) & Alan Barnes (reeds)

This concert will feature music from the latest album of this remarkable duo and is the culmination of over 33 years of performing together. The pair are positively inspired on a selection of jazz gems and standards covering a wide range from Don Redman to Chick Corea.

Tickets: info@stratfordjazz.org.uk - (students, half-price)
No.1 Shakespeare Street, Stratford, CV37 6RN

Sun 30 Sept, 8pm, Phil Robson's Immeasureable Code Quintet, £12 (Students £6)

Stratford Jazz has completed quite a coup in persuading guitarist/composer Phil Robson to bring his new band 'The Immeasureable Code Quintet' to Stratford on Sunday evening, 30th September. This is the final date of a most successful 'Jazz Services' UK tour described by Jon Turney as "A superband which engendered great expectations, then surpassed them".

As one might expect from the recent winner of 'Best Jazz Musician - Parliamentary Jazz Awards' Phil Robson has assembled a world-class line-up with Julian Arguelles on saxophones, Gareth Lockrane on flutes supported by Michael Janisch on bass and Ernesto Simpson on drums. Much of the repertoire will include material from their recent album which has been widely acclaimed by the critics including a 4-star rating from the influential 'Jazzwise' magazine.

Stratford Jazz is at The Chapel, No.1 Shakespeare Street. Doors open at 7pm starts 8pm. Tickets £12 (students half-price) from Roy at info@stratfordjazz.org.uk more details at www.stratfordjazz.org.uk

FOUR OAKS BIG BAND IS MOVING

to Sutton Coldfield F.C., Coles Lane, Sutton B72 1NL

Their first concert at New Venue is Thursday October 11th (CORRECTION FROM MAGAZINE) 2012, 8-10.30pm £5, with featured vocalist & the Dixie Blow Band

Great Music of the Big band Era !!

Remember – if you keep listening they keep blowing! They’re looking forward to your continued support and hope that you will bring a friend, and enjoy the music at the new venue

contact: cliclivetheslide@gmail.com Trevor 01827 250 240

2nd concert 8th November, 3rd concert 13th December

Cafe Jazz at the
Ruskin Glass Centre,

Friday 26th October 7:30 pm.

The Ruskin Glass Centre, Wollaston Road, Amblecote, Stourbridge. DY8 4HF

Swing, Bebop, Bossa Nova and more - Catchin' those Jazz Styles, with The Simon Deeley Trio and Ian Hill The Organic Cafe will be open for pre-show drinks and snacks. Bar available.

Tickets on the door £7.00 adult, £3.50 students/under 16's. 01384 399419

THE HAZEL SLADE BIG BAND LISTING CAME IN TOO LATE FOR THIS OCTOBER’S ISSUE:

The Hazel Slade Big Band date for October at the Soldiers Club, Hednesford, Staffs is TUESDAY 30TH OCTOBER 8PM

Listings for Bournville also came in too late for the printed magazine. They are:

• 2nd Oct: The Henry Newman Band with Janice Wilkinson (vocs)
• 9th Oct: Bryn Venus Combo with Les Hemmings (bass and vocs)
• 16th Oct: Frank Partrige's Swing Session
• 23rd Oct: The Mercia Jazz Five with Tony Billingsley (trumpet)
• 30th Oct: The New Orleans Wanderers
  

The Southside Big Band who celebrate their 30th anniversary with a humdinger of a concert featuring star vocalist Matt Ford. This unmissable night commences at 8:30pm on Wednesday12th September at The Stadium Club, Wheelers Lane, Kings Heath B13 0ST.

CHIPPING SODBURY JAZZ FESTIVAL HEADS FOR GOLD !

Headliners at the Town Hall are Acker Bilk Friday 28th, Jacqui Dankworth Saturday 29th and Terry Lightfoot Sunday 30th September . Tickets are available from the Tourist Information Centre 01454-888686 and for further info go to http://www.mysodbury.co.uk/

The highly successful free Jazz Jam Sessions run by Leam Jazz are restarting at Wilde’s on the Parade in Leamington every first Sunday of the month from 16.00 to 19.00

….first one is SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 2nd.

September sees the Steve King Big Band start their autumn season. On 9th September they will be performing a concert as part of Arts Fest 2012, 2pm at the Adrian Boult Hall, Birmingham Conservatoire, Paradise Place B3 3HG. They will be playing a selection from their current repertoire and admission is FREE so they are hoping lots of people will come along and hear the band as well as looking at some of the many other events happening in Birmingham that weekend.

Playing at George Huxley’s Old Sils Jazz Club on Thursday 27th September is Enrico Tomasso. Enrico is considered one of the top jazz trumpeters on the jazz scene.

Having a wide stylistic range he is a specialist in the recording field but live performance is his mainstay as he has an exciting presence and a lively personality on stage with his command of the instrument and stylistic invention placing him among the best.

Drummin’ man, John Petters brings his galaxy of stars to the Stratford Holiday Inn Hotel for another explosive session of hot music. Something for everyone will be on offer from hot classic jazz, New Orleans Revival, Swing and the American Songbook.

The 10th William Shakespeare Jazz ‘n’ Swing Festival takes place 24th – 26th November ... make a note in your diary!

Keep Jazzin’ !!

Stella

THE JAZZ IS BACK...

...AT BEARWOOD CORKS CLUB

on Thursday 13th September with The Blue Notes plus special guests Graeme Hamilton

Graeme (seen here playing on the Birmingham Jazz gig which featured David Murray and Hal Singer with Andy Hamilton & The Blue Notes) is a son of Andy Hamilton who played on both of Andy's albums as well as with the Fine Young Cannibals during their heyday, whilst Steve Ajao is Birmingham's top Bebop artist who famously played with the great Red Rodney back in the day.

Combined with Vic Evans on vocals that makes a pretty darn cool front line for you.

The Jazz night is being rebranded as Silvershine in honour of their founder Andy Hamilton

Sun 30 Sept, 8pm, Phil Robson's Immeasureable Code Quintet, £12 (Students £6)

Stratford Jazz has completed quite a coup in persuading guitarist/composer Phil Robson to bring his new band 'The Immeasureable Code Quintet' to Stratford on Sunday evening, 30th September. This is the final date of a most successful 'Jazz Services' UK tour described by Jon Turney as "A superband which engendered great expectations, then surpassed them".

As one might expect from the recent winner of 'Best Jazz Musician - Parliamentary Jazz Awards' Phil Robson has assembled a world-class line-up with Julian Arguelles on saxophones, Gareth Lockrane on flutes supported by Michael Janisch on bass and Ernesto Simpson on drums. Much of the repertoire will include material from their recent album which has been widely acclaimed by the critics including a 4-star rating from the influential 'Jazzwise' magazine.

Stratford Jazz is at The Chapel, No.1 Shakespeare Street. Doors open at 7pm starts 8pm. Tickets £12 (students half-price) from Roy at info@stratfordjazz.org.uk more details at www.stratfordjazz.org.uk

STEVE PACITTO (1926 - 2012)

Photo curtesy of The Trumpet

JWM regret to announce the passing of another popular West Midlands Jazz musiciain. Accordion player Steve Pacitto passed away on Tuesday June 19th at New Cross Hospital Wolverhampton

Steve is well known for his distinctive electronic accordion playing. He first played the accordion at the age of five years, and made his first radio broadcast whilst in the Royal Navy, in a programme called "Navy Mixture" with Jack Warner and a host of other stars including Alfred Marks and Paddy O'Neil.

From 1945 he was a regular broadcaster with the BBC Midlands Light Orchestra and the Harold Rich Quartet, and in 1948 won three Melody Maker Awards for his unique playing. Steve liked playing all kinds of Jazz and joined Europa Jazz Band in 1990 where he gets a great thrill laying down the chords and solid bass line

He was a well known musician at The Trumpet Bilston.

BOOK A BAND

NEW!!

• Steve Clayton, Am Einfang 9/2,
  88630 Pfullendorf, Germany. +49 (0)7552 5504
  www.steve-bigman-clayton.com
   
• N.C. BIGBAND
  4-18 piece band - Swing music up to present day
  0121 459 5510
   
• George Huxley’s Jazzmen
  with vocalist Caz
  enquiries ring 01564 730098
   
• 
  Carol: 01299 822751 gus@jazzpzazz.co.uk
  www.jazzpzazz.co.uk/gus.htm
   
• BROWNFIELD/BYRNE HOT 6
  Tel Jamie: 01691 780058
  or 07786803777
  www.jamiebrownfield.co.uk
   
  
  
• New Orleans - Big Band - Bebop
  JAMIE BROWNFIELD- Jazz Trumpeter
  Tel: 01691 780058 or 07786803777
  www.jamiebrownfield.co.uk
  
  
  
• Vocalist, Jazz, Swing, Blues
  CLAIRE TAYLOR - Available as a solo artist or to guest with bands
  www.clairesingsjazz.co.uk
  www.myspace.com/clairesingsjazz
  tel 01922-619896 07507426833
   

• Jazz & Swing with
  THE APEX JAZZ & SWING BAND
  TEL 01543 276428 robin539@btinternet.com
   
  
• Let the Good Times Roll with
  THE JB JAZZ & BLUES BAND
  TEL: 01452 862328 www.jbjazzandblues.co.uk
   
  
• Gipsy Jazz with
  THE SWING MUSEUM
  Tel: Andrew Rackham 01788 574099, 07766037115
   

• Contemporary Fun Quintet
  INTERPLAY
  Adrian Litvinoff 01926 424206
  http://interplayjazz.wordpress.com
   
  
  
• Top Midlands Trad & Swing Band
  THE BANK STREET SYNCOPATORS
  STEVE: 01902 842720 scmsempre@aol.com
   
  
• Presenting the music of Duke Ellington
  KINDA DUKISH BIG BAND
  Mike Fletcher 0121 444 4129
  
  
• Any size for any Occasion visit
  MILLENNIUMJAZZ.COM
  MATT PALMER 0115 921 2464 or 07973 882235 www.millenniumjazz.com
   
  
• Jazz & Blues for all your Functions
  CLIVE ALLSOPP QUINTET
  Tel: 0121 240 1584 - clivetheslide@blueyonder.co.uk
   
  
• Traditional Jazz & Blues
  BARBARA AND ALL THAT JAZZ
  BARBARA: 01543 502997 batotaylor@talktalk.net
   
  
• Wedding Band, Playing Jazz And Pop Standards
  JAZZ NOT JAZZ
  Mob: 07946 392736 andrew.davey2@tesco.net
   
  
• Saxophone, Flute & Clarinet
  CASEY GREENE
  01743 356789 or 07966 719715
  www.caseygreene.com